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ISRO Tests Fuel Cell in Space for Future Missions

January 6, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a fuel cell aboard a PSLV rocket launch on January 1st, 2023. The hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell generated electricity along with heat and water – all essential for human spaceflights. Ideal for Sustained ..

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NASA Tests Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine for Future Mars Missions

January 6, 2024

NASA has successfully tested a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) that can potentially halve travel time to Mars. The engine detonates fuel in explosive bursts instead of continuous combustion to achieve more powerful and efficient thrust. Key Details About RDRE ..

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“Counting the Cost 2023: A Year of Climate Breakdown” Report

January 6, 2024

A Christian Aid report titled “Counting the Cost 2023: a year of climate breakdown” was released recently. By analyzing 20 of the most expensive climate-linked disasters in 2023, it found 85% were floods, storms or cyclones. Ranging across continents, these ..

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Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024

January 5, 2024

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is organizing a 5-day cultural festival named Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024 in New Delhi from January 13th-17th. Hosted at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam, it will showcase the rich art, crafts and ..

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CSIR-CRRI’s REJUPAVE Technology Deployed in Arunachal Pradesh

January 5, 2024

India’s premier road construction agency, Border Roads Organization (BRO) has utilized an indigenous road construction technology called “REJUPAVE” developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), part of the Ministry of Science and Technology. REJUPAVE allows the construction of high altitude ..

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Uttar Pradesh’s ‘Paying Guest’ Scheme to Promote Tourism in Ayodhya

January 5, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government is transforming Ayodhya under its ‘Navya Ayodhya’ project. Within this, the state tourism department’s Paying Guest scheme aims to upgrade accommodation and cuisine experiences for visitors. About the Scheme The scheme focuses on enabling local residents ..

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Uganda to Host 19th NAM Summit

January 5, 2024

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Uganda from January 15-20, 2024, to attend the 19th edition of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. Strengthening ties with African countries and other nations of the Global South will be a key ..

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Fossils of Giant “Terror Beasts” Worms Unearthed

January 5, 2024

Scientists have discovered fossils belonging to a previously unknown group of ancient aquatic predators near Greenland. Named “Timorebestia” or “terror beasts”, these large worm-like creatures may have been apex predators more than 518 million years ago. Key Details About the ..

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ECI Introduces Stricter Norms for Symbol Allotment to Unrecognized Parties (RUPPs)

January 5, 2024

On January 5th 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued new guidelines making it mandatory for registered unrecognized political parties (RUPPs) to provide additional financial documents and election expenditure statements for getting a common election symbol. The move aims ..

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Law Commission Looks into Synchronization of Local and National Elections

January 5, 2024

India held simultaneous national and state assembly elections from 1952 until 1967. However, due to early dissolution of Lok Sabha and state assemblies over the years, the elections drifted and are now held at different times. Holding separate elections leads ..

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